The Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center is dedicated to strengthening and supporting
Northeastern Pennsylvania’s nonprofit organizations and grantmakers in their service to our region.
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Did you Miss It?
Wednesday, April 1, 2020,
was Census Day of Action
It's ok if you did- there's still time while you're practicing social distancing to make sure you're counted.
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hrough their regional platform, you can make your nonprofit/community announcements or updates in regard to cancellations, postponements, call for donations/ volunteer or any other immediate changes known asap.
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NEPA Regional Grant Opportunities in response to COVID-19
We know it’s difficult to follow everything that’s occurring in relation to nonprofits and covid-19 resources, so we’ve tried our best to round up the Region’s Grant opportunities. Going forward, the most up-to-date information related to these Grant Opportunities will be located on the
NEPA Grantmakers Forum website.
-Initiated a significant food security grant program to expedite the distribution of resources to the most in need organizations.
-More information on the upcoming grant opportunity will be shared in the coming weeks.
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The Disaster Relief Fund expects to award 2 rounds of grants over the coming months with specific interest in helping organizations maintain their operations and respond to increased demand from clients.
-First round application is due by April 9, 2020.
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Coronavirus Assistance Fund was created to provide financial assistance to local agencies and non-profits that provide services such as food and fuel assistance, transportation expense for medical appointments, and assistance with rent and utility expenses.
-More information on the upcoming grant opportunity will be shared in the coming days.
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The
COVID-19 United Community Fund
provides operating support for nonprofits that meet basic needs of people and to cover losses associated with the disruption of their operations.
-First round application is due by April 15, 2020.
-Aims to strengthen safety-net services for community members who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties.
-First round applications are due by April 8, 2020.
-All current and past grantees are eligible to receive expedited requests for emergency support.
-The purpose is to rapidly deploy flexible resources in Monroe County with communities who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the economic consequences of this health crisis.
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NEPA COVID-19 Response Fund
provides flexible resources to organizations working with the Northeastern PA communities who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
-Emergency grant funding available for the emergency needs of current grantees in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Essentials.
With countless resources flying past our radar at record speed, we've chosen to list a few sites we're going back to time and time again for information, resources and support:
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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) 2020 Grant Application Webinar
NEPA Alliance will be hosting 2 webinars in the month of April in anticipation of the ARC Pre-Application grant process opening in May. The sessions will cover the details of ARC grant process, along with examples and ample time for questions.
Date Changed!
April 8, 2020; 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
April 21, 2020; 9:00 am- 10:00 am
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Foundation/Agency:
National Fund for Sacred Places
Grant:
Capital Grants
Focus:
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o provide support to community-serving congregations to aid in the stewardship of their historic facilities.
Deadline:
LOI April 22, 2020
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Foundation/Agency:
Walmart Community Giving & Foundation
Grant:
Covid-19 Related and Ongoing Community Support Needs
Focus:
Increased funding to a variety of Walmart's support programs aimed at addressing community needs.
Deadline:
December 31, 2020
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Foundation/Agency:
Citizen's Bank
Grant: Regular Grant Round
Focus:
To support programs that fight hunger, teach money management and strengthen communities.
Deadline:
Ongoing
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Foundation/Agency:
Lockheed Martin
Grant:
Regular Grant Round
Focus:
To primarily support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and military and veteran causes around the Corporation's operating units
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Deadline:
Ongoing
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Federal Grant Opportunities
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Foundation/Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Grant: 2020 Pool Safety Grant Program
Focus:
To
help implement enforcement and education programs, with the goal of preventing drownings and drain entrapments in pools and spas.
Deadline:
May 14,2020.
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Foundation/Agency:
USDA Rural Development
Grant: Community Facilities- Disaster Assistance
Focus:
To help pre-identified rural communities continue their recovery from the devastating effects of hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters through repairing or rebuilding facilities and replacing damaged equipment
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Deadline:
Continual basis as funds are available.
To find your direct USDA contact in relation to this program,
click here.
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Community Services Manager
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570-655-5581
866-758-1929
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NCAC Fundamentals Disclaimer: The information provided in this email is intended for NCAC Members. NCAC has compiled this listing of grants and funding programs from a variety of subscriptions, bulletins and online resources. In order to obtain more specific information about the grants and funding programs listed above, please contact the foundation/agency directly. Also, note that the eligibility criteria, deadlines, grant and funding programs and requirements may change or be modified by the foundation/agency at any time.
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